KIEV, June 16 (RIA Novosti) – Battles in the area of the Kiev-led special operation in southeast of Ukraine have killed about 50 and injured 150 members of self-defense in the past day, UNN agency reported, citing a source in Ukrainian special forces.
"According to preliminary data, the self-defense have lost [in the past day] about 50 people, some 150 have been wounded, the Ukrainian special forces have not suffered any losses," UNN agency quoted Vladislav Seleznyov, Kiev’s special operation spokesperson.
The Kiev-led special operation in southeastern Ukraine continues despite a memorandum on peace and accord adopted by the parliament ahead of the May 25 presidential vote and promises by new Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko to start the de-escalation process. Warfare has killed hundreds of people on both sides, including those among the civilian population.
